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Proverbs 15:2
The tongue of the wise adorneth knowledge: but the mouth of fools bubbleth out folly.
Proverbs 15:2 · Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner)
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Proverbs 15:2 in other translations
The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool spouts folly.
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools gush out folly.
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In context
1 A mild answer breaketh wrath: but a harsh word stirreth up fury.
2 The tongue of the wise adorneth knowledge: but the mouth of fools bubbleth out folly.
3 The eyes of the Lord in every place behold the good and the evil.
4 A peaceable tongue is a tree of life: but that which is immoderate, shall crush the spirit.
5 A fool laugheth at the instruction of his father: but he that regardeth reproofs shall become prudent. In abundant justice there is the greatest strength: but the devices of the wicked shall be rooted out.
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